WALTON.

Matamata Record, Volume II, Issue 88, 27 June 1918, Page 2

WALTON.

The fortnightly euchre tournament and dance was held on Friday evening, and was most successful. An added attraction was included through the fact that advantage was taken of the occasion to farewell Mr and Mrs Hutchins, who are leaving the district after residing here for several years. Mr Hutchins, who is the first member of the second division to leave the district, goes into camp shortly, and Mrs Hutchins goes to live with friends during his absence. Mr Hutchins was presented with a gold wristlet watch suitably inscribed by Mr Lewis Mapp. Appropriate speeches eulogistic of the guest were also made by Messrs Jordan and Insull. The recipient suitably replied. Vocal items were rendered by Miss Myra Ross, Mrs Fennell, and Messrs Pennell and Insull. Light refreshments were served, and dancing was then indulged in for some hours, thus onding a very pleasant evening. Mr Maclachlan, who also shortly leaves for camp, was unable to he present, and a similar present will he forwarded to him in camp. GLEE CLUB CONCERT. A very enjoyable concert and dance was held in the hall on Wednesday, 19th inst. The local Glee club, which has been practicing most assiduously during the last few weeks, gave their initial concert, assisted by outside talent, and the result was in •very way satisfactory, both from a musical and financial point of view. Mr C. Smith, who presided, in his opening remarks explained that the club had been practising for some time, and had incurred sundry expenses which it desired to liquidate, and also pointed out the advantages of musical training and expressed the hope that the concert might be the means of enlisting the help of others who are musically inclined. He asked for a kindly criticism of the club’s initial effort promising better things in the near future. The following items constituted the programme : Piano solo, Miss Grigg; Glee, “ Forresters, sound the Cheerful Horn song, “ There’s a Land,” Mr Smith ; duet, Mr and Miss Hirst; song, “ Back Home in Tenessee,” Mr Adams; song", Miss Vera Mapp; quartette (humorous), Messrs Adams, Gillingham, Hirst and Smith (encored); song (humorous), Mr Wheatly (encored); duet, Miss Hirst and Mr Gillingham ; pianoforte duet, Misses Dixon and Mapp; song, Mr Hirst; Glee, “ Hail, Smiling Morn” (encored); duet, (humorous) Mr and Mrs Insull; part song, school children ; song, “God Bring you Safely to our Arms Again” (encored), Miss Ross; quartette, “ Perfect Day,” Miss Grigg, Mrs Oustin, Messrs Adlam and Smith; song, “The Admiral’s Broom,” Mr Insull; Glee, “The Long Day Closes;” song, “ The Deathless Army,” Mr Wheatly; song, Mr Albert Mapp ; National Anthem. At the close of the concert a presentation was made to Miss Grigg, assistant teacher at the school, who has obtained six months leave of absence on account of indifferent health. The chairman in making the presentation referred to the successful work done by Miss Grigg at the school, especially in connection with the musical education of the children, and to her help which has always been freely given in social and musical events, her ability as an accompanist being especially appreciated. He also spoke in appreciation of the invaluable help which had been freely given at the religious services of the different denominations who hold services here in the capacity of organist, and stated that her place would be very hard to fill. In handing to the guest a manicure set as a token of her Walton friends appreciation, he expressed the hope that she may be speedily restored to health, and that the little present would serve to remind her of her many warmhearted friends in the Walton district. Three cheers were then given to the recipient, who suitably replied. Refreshments were then handed round after which a dance was held. In an interval of the dance MiLewis Mapp referred to the departure for camp on the morrow of Mr Frank Smith, a lad who had practically grown up in the district, promising him the usual send-off when on final leave. Messrs Kay and Morris, officials, and Mr Maisey, director of the N.Z.D.A., held their annual meeting here on Wednesday. A considerable number of settlers attended, and the speakers were given a most attentive hearing. Mr Morris gave a resume of the year’s operations on the lines of his speeches in other districts. But on the question of dried milk or Glaxo —which is the prevailing topic here —he was unable to commit his company to any pro-

posals at the present time owing to the difficulty of obtaining the necessary plant. At the close of his address several questions were asked and answered in a very straightforward manner, after which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting address. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meeting. Mr C. Smith presided.